Resistance Welding Training for Aerospace Applications

Resistance welding plays a vital role in aerospace manufacturing, ensuring high-strength, and reliable welds for critical components. TWI offers Resistance Welding Training for Aerospace Applications training, designed to equip professionals with the expertise needed to meet the strict requirements of the aerospace industry.

This course is offered by TWI’s specialist sections, separate from the training schools, providing advanced technical training for engineers and manufacturers working with aerospace materials.

Importance of Resistance Welding in Aerospace

Aerospace structures require lightweight yet durable materials that can withstand extreme conditions. Resistance welding—especially resistance spot welding (RSW) and resistance seam welding (RSEW)—is widely used due to its high-speed production, consistency, and minimal impact on material properties. These processes are commonly applied in aircraft fuselages, engine components, and fuel tanks.

Course Overview

This specialised training covers:

1. Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) for Aerospace Applications

A key technique in aerospace assembly, this module focuses on:

• Electrode selection and process optimisation
• Weld quality control and defect prevention
• Material compatibility and best practice

 

2. Resistance Seam Welding (RSEW)

Critical for pressurised structures and leak-proof joints, this section covers:

• Continuous welding for fuel tanks and pipelines
• Process control and defect analysis
• Heat management for precision welding

 

3. Welding Aerospace Materials

The course provides specialised training on welding:

• Aluminium alloys– Managing thermal conductivity and oxide layers
• Stainless steel alloys– Preventing contamination and distortion
• Nickel alloys– Ensuring weld integrity in high-temperature conditions
• Titanium alloys– Avoiding embrittlement and oxidation
  
  

Other Resistance Welding Courses at TWI

Apart from this aerospace-specific course, TWI’s sections also offer other bespoke resistance welding courses, including resistance spot welding training for automotive applications that focuses on high-strength steel and aluminium used in vehicle body structures, resistance spot, projection, and poke welding training, resistance welding, upset, and flash welding training, resistance welding training for low carbon and zinc-coated steels, and resistance welding training for aluminium, stainless steel, nickel, and titanium alloys.

Why Train with TWI?

With decades of experience, TWI provides world-class technical training led by industry specialists. These courses, offered through TWI’s sections, ensure hands-on experience and technical knowledge tailored for aerospace and other industries. For more details on Resistance Welding Training, contact us today.